Please plan ahead to ensure you meet the visa and travel requirements to enter the United Kingdom. It is strongly encouraged to apply for your visa as soon as possible as there may be long wait times for visa processing and interviews.

Encephalitis International is unable to assist with visa processing or interviews and cannot influence the decision to issue a visa. The links and resources below are provided to help you navigate this process.

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to the United Kingdom?

You can check if you need a visa.

You may need a Standard Visitor Visa, an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or neither to visit the UK. These can be applied for online using the gov.uk website.

More information is available plus further details about the Standard Visitor Visa and ETA.

Request a Letter of Invitation

Encephalitis International offers a letter of invitation that you may include as part of your visa application to attend the Encephalitis Conference or other events. Letters of invitation can be issued only for the person attending the meeting and are not available for guests of attendees. Each attendee must request their own letter and cannot request a letter for someone else.

Note that obtaining a letter of invitation does not guarantee that your visa application will be approved. Please contact Alina Ellerington (alina@encephalitis.info) if you would like a letter of invitation.